Find Stonewall County Public Records

Stonewall County public records are maintained by the County Clerk in Aspermont, the county seat on the West Texas Rolling Plains. With a population of roughly 1,300, Stonewall County is one of the smaller counties in Texas, and all official filings go through the courthouse in Aspermont. Property deeds, court records, and marriage licenses are all held here. Requests for copies can be made in person or by mail. Some records are also searchable through the Texas online court system. This page explains how to find and request public records from Stonewall County offices and state databases.

County Clerk Records

The Stonewall County Clerk records and indexes property instruments including deeds, deeds of trust, liens, mineral leases, and easements. The office also holds marriage licenses, assumed name certificates, and commissioners court minutes. Plain copies cost $1 per page and certified copies cost $5 plus the per-page fee. The clerk's office is at the courthouse in Aspermont.

Because the county is small, staff resources are limited. If you plan to visit, call ahead to confirm office hours. Mail requests are accepted when you include a description of the record, estimated payment, and a return envelope. For records you cannot identify specifically, in-person index searches are usually the most efficient approach.

District Court Records

Stonewall County is part of the 39th Judicial District. The District Clerk handles felony criminal cases, civil suits over $200, family law matters, and probate proceedings. To search case data for free, the re:SearchTX portal lets you look up cases by name or cause number for many Texas courts. For copies of specific court documents, contact the clerk's office in Aspermont. Civil filings in district court can be submitted electronically through eFileTexas.

Property and Land Records

Stonewall County land is primarily ranch and agricultural property. The County Clerk holds the deed index for all recorded transactions, including surface deeds, mineral conveyances, and lease records. Oil and gas activity has contributed to the volume of mineral records on file here. The Stonewall County Appraisal District maintains current ownership and tax data that can give you a starting point for finding who currently owns a parcel. For a full chain of title going back in time, the deed index at the clerk's office is essential.

Some older records in Stonewall County are handwritten in ledger books dating from the late 1800s. These may require in-person review to search effectively. Staff can guide you through the index if you are unfamiliar with how to search historical deed records.

Texas Public Information Act

Under the Texas Public Information Act, you have the right to request records from Stonewall County offices. Submit a written request to the relevant office. The office must respond within 10 business days. Most records are open to the public. Exemptions apply to active criminal investigation files, some personnel records, and other data protected by state law. If your request is denied, the Texas Attorney General reviews these disputes and can require disclosure if the records are public.

Vital Records and Additional Resources

Certified birth and death records for events in Stonewall County are issued by Texas DSHS Vital Statistics. A birth certificate is $23. A death certificate is $21. Order by mail or online through DSHS. Marriage licenses are recorded by the County Clerk. Divorce decrees are in the District Clerk's case files. For statewide criminal history, contact the Texas DPS Crime Records Service. The Stonewall County Sheriff holds local arrest and jail records.

The Texas Attorney General's open government page, shown below, explains the Public Information Act and how to use it to request records from counties like Stonewall.

The AG's open government section provides templates, guides, and a complaint process for people seeking access to public records from any Texas government body.

Cities in Stonewall County

Stonewall County has no cities with a population above 100,000. Aspermont is the county seat and only incorporated city. No qualifying cities have dedicated pages for this county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Stonewall County.